Entrepreneurial Apathy of Bengali Bhadralok of Nineteenth Century Bengal and its Social Impact

During the period of British Raj in the 18th and 19th centuries a group of social elite class people were arose in Bengal region in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent and had a great influence on the society. As they are the “gentlefolk” of the society they think of themselves as a cultured and educated group above the peasantry and working class. These Bengali bhadralok were largely carried out and took part in the Bengal Renaissance. Under the influence of western culture and education these people were much more interested in clerical job than business. By adopting the western education and culture they wanted to hold an honorable position in the society. Aim of this study is that by exploring the mentality of the Bengalis towards entrepreneurship, it will, at least aware the Bengali youth who are heavily dependent on fixed salaried jobs. Radhakrishna Kar "Entrepreneurial Apathy of Bengali Bhadralok of Nineteenth Century Bengal and its Social Impact" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-2 , February 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38361.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/38361/entrepreneurial-apathy-of-bengali-bhadralok-of-nineteenth-century-bengal-and-its-social-impact/radhakrishna-kar